Elmer keith, his life story hardcover january 1, 1979 by elmer keith author. Elmer keith weighs forth on the prudent use of enough gun when it comes to taming unhappy livestock. If someone knows that it is, let me know and i will delete this post. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Hell, i was there, adventures of a montana cowboy who gained world fame as a big game hunter by keith, elmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I first read this book one cold snowy day in northern idaho. Elmer keith books list of books by author elmer keith. Elmer keith maintained an abiding and active interest in firearms that led to his writing hundreds of articles and several books. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. It was published by petersen pub co and has a total of 308 pages in the book. Elmer merrifield keith march 8, 1899 february 12, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, and author.
See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. However, while there was and still is a small community of shooters. Elmer keith was a montana cowboy who gained world fame as a big game hunter. Growing up in montana and settling in salmon idaho, elmer keith became synonomous with big bore handgunning. Hell, i was there hardcover january 1, 1989 by elmer keith author. Lorraine, ted and betty keith editor s note the following was taken from keith s book, hell i was there. Shop the latest titles by elmer keith at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. I despaired of ever reading it, as my inner scot howled at the mere thought of such extravagance. In these paragraphs, elmer recalls his early days in montana. Save elmer keith hell i was there to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Elmer keith books biography and list of works author. Elmer keith s most popular book is hell, i was there.
Welcome to the elmer keith memorial shoot information site and forum. See all books authored by elmer keith, including hell, i was there. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The title of this book is hell, i was there and it was written by elmer keith. Keith was responsible, in part, for our love of big bore handguns and rifles. Its conversational, being a transcript of hours and hours of this great storyteller talking about his lifes experiences people hes. Elmer, who seemed bigger than life, should have died in a gunfight, or have been mauled by a grizzly, or simply rode off into the sunset. But the book, especially the first two thirds of it, is one heck of a read. Much like hell, i was there, old elmer takes credit for designing. Adventures of a montana cowboy who gained world fame as a big g. Elmer keith john taffin al fernandez 44 mag magnum special reloading hunting nra.
In fact there is a photo of him with elmer i believe on page 146 or so of hell i was there. Hell, i was there, elmer keith, his life story signed copy keith, elmer. Elmer keith is the author of books such as hell, i was there. Elmer keith has 23 books on goodreads with 621 ratings. He was the acknowledged dean of american gun writers. A great book by a great author, gun writer, and sportsman. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Elmer keiths most popular book is hell, i was there. The dean of american gun writers, elmer keth tells his own story, cowboy, broncbuster, hunting guide and rancher, keith maintained an abiding and active interest in firearms, here he takes you from alaska to africa on his big game hunts. I could not put this book down, it describes a cowboys, real mans life that is long gone. Old elmer unbridled in these caustic observations of jack oconnor and well, every writer of his time.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Signed by elmer keith on the ffep stamped this is copy number 381 of the authors limited edition of 500 signed copies. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The dean of american gun writers, elmer keth tells his own story, cowboy, broncbuster. If i could have only five books to read over and over for the rest of my life, this book by the late elmer keith would be one of them. At that time i thought to myself, man, this guy lived the life i would have loved to have had. If you like hiwt, youll also want to read mullens letters of elmer keith, also a fascinating look at the mind of mr. Boots was a bit of a killer but it was good nontheless. Elmer merrifield keith march 8, 1899 february 14, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms. Elmer keith memorial websitehome of the elmer keith shoot.
Hell, i was there, elmer keith, his life story very good first edition. Keith was a prolific writer, writing both books and magazine columns. Adventures of a montana cowboy who gained world fame as a big game hunter. Elmer keith hell, i was there post by kirk stovall. I do not think that this is infringing upon the keith familys rights in any way. Elmer keith, his life story is a must read for anyone interested in the history of the firearm arts. One thing that was very apparent to me when reading elmer keiths book hell, i was there is that elmer was an incredibly tough and resilient man who overcame severe physical setbacks and other difficulties in his life. His legacy lives on in stories and books and the occasional magazine article. Im sure he left the hospital by that entrance, but every time i pick up any of my keith books, i think of him, happily devouring hell, i was there in his hospital bed.
I looked at the book, it was a first addition, signed by the general himself long before he was elected president. Yep it sure was, i was in a gun store once about 15 years ago, and there was a book for sale, crusade in europe by dwight david eisenhower. Midwayusa offers three books about elmer keith elmer keith. You could see that while he was reading the book, the hospital, with its sterile smells, cheerful nurses, tubes and equipment and the guy in the corner with the scythe.
I saddled old satan up, rode over, and sure enough, the east helena butcher was up a tree over there and the bull was going around after him. The 44 magnum and the colt 45 were his favorite guns and he rarely talked of any others. Named the voice of big bore sixgunning, elmer keith was born in 1899 in missouri and later moved to idaho where he would spend the last 30 years of his life. My 80 year old hunting buddy, dwight williamson, spent several of his youth years in salmon and in lewiston. His father was a physician in salmon in the 1940s and hunted with elmer on a few occasions. Elmer keith was a special person, one who lived in the right times, tough. Elmer keith biography elmer keith biography and list of works elmer keith books. It was published by blacksmith corp and has a total of 308 pages in the book.